Bus Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria or Aguia Branca for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$17

Sunday

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	7h 25m	9:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 9:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Viação Penha	7h 55m	10:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Transportes Santa Maria	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:10 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
1001	8h 5m	8:40 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from 1001 goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:10 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$17	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Viação Penha	8h 0m	12:30 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Viação Penha	7h 55m	10:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
1001	8h 5m	8:40 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 8:40:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	7h 55m	10:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Viação Penha	8h 0m	12:30 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	10:10 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	5:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	8h 5m	8:40 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from 1001 goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	7h 55m	10:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Viação Penha	8h 0m	12:30 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	10:10 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	5:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	8h 5m	8:40 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from 1001 goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 8:40:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	8h 0m	12:30 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Viação Penha	7h 55m	10:05 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Aguia Branca	7h 45m	10:10 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	5:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
1001	8h 5m	8:40 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from 1001 goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Transportes Santa Maria	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Santo André, SP	Prefeito Saladino Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Transportes Santa Maria goes from Prefeito Saladino Bus Station, Santo André, SP (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro is $16 on 12/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily buses from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 150 buses from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca that travel 38 times every day by bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	7h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	38 Ø
Distance	216.7 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria, Aguia Branca and 1001

Cheapest bus connections from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 38 buses from 4 bus companies leave Santo André, SP for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$17

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$19

Tuesday 12/09

$18

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$19

Saturday 12/13

$17

Sunday 12/14

$19

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$19

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$23

Sunday 12/21

$21

Monday 12/22

$21

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$16

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro.

Prefeito Saladino Bus Station

Rua Alfreds Paegle, Tamanduateí 1

Bus Station do Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Santo André, SP Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 8h 0m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $106. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Penha and takes 7h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Santo André, SP starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Santo André, SP for Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santo André, SP Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Santo André, SP and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Penha, Transportes Santa Maria and Aguia Branca.

What can I take with me on the Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santo André, SP Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santo André, SP Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santo André, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Santo André, SP and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santo André, SP and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!